Meaning Of The Word Accost

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What's The Definition Of Accost?

accost
verb: If someone accosts another person, especially a stranger, they stop them or go up to them and speak to them in a way that seems rude or threatening.

accost in American English
to approach and speak to; greet first, before being greeted, esp. in an intrusive way
noun: a greeting
transitive verb: to confront boldly

accost in British English
noun: a greeting
verb: to approach, stop, and speak to (a person), as to ask a question, accuse of a crime, solicit sexually, etc

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